Traffic Signals Operator

Join a fun and high-performing team - Rotating 7-day roster between 5:45am - 10.15pm
- Permanent role - based in Johnsonville, Wellington

Our Wellington Transport Operations Centre helps to keep the transport network moving. We manage and optimise customer journeys and enable travellers to get safely to their destination

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**
As a Traffic Signals Operator, you will work within the Wellington Transport Operations Centre to monitor and actively manage the traffic systems (primarily SCATS and Traffic Signals) to maximise traffic safety and efficiency on the roading network.

This involves providing an efficient response to incidents, faults or other issues with network assets, engaging with contractors and escalating to emergency services and other teams as required. The Operator will also identify problems and opportunities with the traffic signals and implement solutions using CCTV and traffic management software (including SCATS) to maximise network performance.

You will work with a fun and high-performing team on a rotating roster between 5:45am - 10.15pm. This is a great opportunity for someone who has strong communication and interpersonal skills who is looking to be part of a committed team, ensuring our roading network is safe for all New Zealanders.

**Ko koe tenei | About you**
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Previous experience working in a technical environment or working with systems
- Basic understanding of traffic operations and safety issues for the network
- Previous experience working with information technology is advantageous
- Understanding of the legislative environment regarding traffic operations
- Experience in working within a partial shift rotation on a rolling roster regime is desired
- Experience in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to successfully pass a Police Vetting check
- A relevant, or recognised, qualification is an advantage
- Current full New Zealand drivers' licence is essential (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience in operating traffics signals (SCATS) and CCTV systems is an advantage.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

The position description can be viewed here.

Appointment salary is $71,318 plus $2,200 shift allowance.

**Ko wai matou | About us**
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is the largest infrastructure delivery agent in New Zealand, our work touches the lives of all New Zealanders by planning, designing, delivering, managing and operating an integrated transport system along with our partners. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry providing a transport system that enables New Zealanders to live, travel, work and connect.

Along with our other benefits we also have a NZTA Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

**Ra Katinga | Applications close:11:00pm,25 November 2025**.

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.